Archive for August 2017
What turns a good VA into a GREAT VA? – Administrative Support for Small Businesses
Administrative support for small businesses With so many people seeking administrative support for small businesses, I was recently asked to summarise what made a good Virtual Assistant. My immediate thought was specialist, senior-level experience, and that is definitely part of it, but what about all the other facets and soft skills that we need to…
Read MoreAre you using the right Social Media site for your business? – A social media comparison
Social Media in a nutshell Social Media is pivotal in showcasing your business, maintaining contact with clients and with a guaranteed worldwide audience, it gives access to a much broader marketplace. With many businesses these days eschewing a traditional website in favour of social media pages, it is clear that anyone not making the most…
Read MoreWhy Should I Hire a VA? – Outsourcing Work to a Virtual Assistant
What is a VA? Even though VA’s have been in existence for some years, they are still a relatively unknown breed. So let me do my bit for the species and explain exactly what a Virtual Assistant is, and why you should consider outsourcing work to a Virtual Assistant. Most Virtual Assistants (or “VA’s” for…
Read MoreHow a Spell “Down-Under” Made Me a Better VA – Outsourcing Administrative Tasks
You have decided that outsourcing administrative tasks is the way forward – great! But why outsource to me? What can I offer? Well, the following is an account of an episode in my life that helped me to appreciate not only how fantastic a resource the Virtual Assistant is, but also how difficult it can be…
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